Government bills7
- HE 85/2026 vpIn progress
Reforming authorities' information security assessments
Central government authorities will be obliged to assess the information security and preparedness of their information systems at least as self-assessments. At the same time, assessment procedures will be made more flexible, and domestic manufacturers of security-critical solutions will be enabled to apply for official approval.
8 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 80/2021 vpPassed
Reducing travel and night work strain
Employers would be required to take work-related travel during free time into account when assessing hazards and strain at work. If an employee performing night work cannot be transferred to daytime work, the employer would have to look into other ways to reduce the strain of the work.
24 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming prudential regulation for investment firms
Dedicated prudential and supervisory rules separate from banking regulation will be created for investment firms. The reform tailors capital requirements and risk management obligations better to the size of firms and the actual risks of investment activities.
12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 242/2020 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible municipal finances and administration
The Local Government Act and the Transfer Tax Act will be amended to streamline municipalities' financial management, decision-making, and cooperation. Among other things, the reform clarifies the rules on electronic meetings, extends the right of initiative, and establishes a statutory framework for mergers of joint municipal authorities.
10 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 255/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Supervision of sustainable finance disclosures
The Financial Supervisory Authority will receive powers to supervise disclosure obligations related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the financial sector. Financial administrative sanctions can be imposed for omissions regarding sustainability disclosures and for misleading marketing.
29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 119/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening violent and sex offender supervision
Violent and sex offenders with a high risk of reoffending will be placed under probationary supervision upon release from prison. The risk of violence posed by prisoners will be assessed more thoroughly, and rehabilitative activities aimed at them will be increased.
11 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening risk management in pension institutions
Private-sector pension institutions will be required to regularly draw up a risk and solvency assessment to support their operations. In addition, the option for housing company subsidiaries of earnings-related pension companies to use debt financing will be extended.
17 May 2016 · passed without a vote